In any music style, there are essentials - scales, licks, chords, etc. Acoustic Guitar Chords teaches you the must-know chords that will get you strumming quickly. You won't get bogged down with tons of details. Rather, you'll be armed with many chord shapes that have been used throughout the acoustic guitar's history in countless hits. The included DVD demonstrates each chord and all the examples are accompanied by a full band, so you can hear these chords in the proper context. Teaches: open chords, barre chords, seventh chords, other chord types (suspended, add9), open-string drone chords, full song examples, and more. You don't need to learn how to read music to play acoustic guitar. But you do need to know these chords!New product for the week of March 19, 2012.

This unique collection utilizes popular copyrights from the '50s to the '80s in an Orff instrument setting. Includes easy, yet appealing instrument parts for middle school students, opportunities for improvisation, and cambiata parts for boys' changing voices. Teaching suggestions support the National Music Standards. Songs are: I'm Walkin' * Splish, Splash * Green Onions * (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay * Joy to the World * The Wind Beneath My Wings * I Just Called to Say I Love You.

This month we talk to Rush's legendary guitar-and-bass duo, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, about their new album,Clockwork Angels, as well as their favorite road and studio gear. We also interview Kim Thayil from Soundgarden about the band's new comeback album,King Animal. We also find out how Dave Knudson of Minus the Bear creates tapped rhythms and synth-y tones with four Line 6 Delay Modelers. Other features in this issue include a do-it-yourself story on setting up a Strat to play like a dream, a how-to guide on choosing a 1/4 cable, and a profile of Dagmar Custom Guitars. Our gear reviews this month include the Gibson J-45 PureVoice Custom, TV Jones Spectra Sonic C Melody baritone, Yamaha BB1025X 5-string bass, Marshall JMP-1C, Fender Select P bass, Malekko Plus Ultra 213, JHS Panther, Brunetti Singleman, Jetter Red Square, and Electroplex Rocket 35-EL. New product for the week of October 08, 2012.

Just for Two Jazz - Volume 1 by Vince Gassi. For 2 F Horns. Duet or Duo; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Part(s). Eighth Note Publications. Jazz; Renaissance. Score and set of parts. Published by Eighth Note Publications (AP.81-HE2831).
ISBN 1554732352. Jazz; Renaissance.
I had a lot of fun writing "Just For Two" and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles, keys and meters and will provide hours of... you guessed it...FUN. From Bossa to Cha Cha, from Bebop to Funk, there is something for everyone. So grab a friend, sit down and have a blast!!

Three Mountain Carols by Shirley McRae. For unison voices (with optional Orff instrument). Sacred Anthem: Christmas. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGA654).
A set of three traditional American carols for unison voices with Orff instruments. These charming carols are delightfully arranged, and the Orff instrument parts are easily taught.

Concert Band, Sheet Music Package Download, Concert Band, Level 2 to 3. Featuring clever swing versions of familiar Christmas carols, Johnnie Vinson has created this entertaining and well-crafted medley for the holidays. Features flexible instrumentation and includes: "Deck the Hall", "The Holly and the Ivy"

The album-matching folio to Muse's 2006 release Black Holes and Revelations, this book provides authentic guitar TAB for all the songs on this smash hit record. It also includes an explanation of notation and tablature, as well as notation of other guitar techniques used in the book. Titles: Take a Bow * Starlight * Supermassive Black Hole * Map of the Problematique * Soldier's Poem * Invincible * Assasin * Exo-Politics * City of Delusion * Hoodoo * Knights of Cydonia.

Movie Duets for All (Horn in F). Arranged by Michael Story and Michael Story. For Horn in F. Duet or Duo; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation. Instrumental Ensembles for All. Movie. Book. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.33519).
ISBN 0739063081. Movie.
A versatile, fun series intended for like or mixed instruments to perform in any combination of instruments, regardless of skill level. All books are in score format with each line increasing in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4. Perfect for concerts with family and friends, recitals, auditions, and festivals. Available for brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Titles: Double Trouble * In Dreams * Singin' in the Rain * The Entertainer * Twistin' the Night Away * We're Off to See the Wizard * Be Our Guest * Fame * Wonka's Welcome Song * Wizard Wheezes * Can You Read My Mind? * Star Wars * Everything I Do * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing * Living in America * Gonna Fly Now * Superman Theme.

Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord by Vicki Hancock Wright. For unison choir and piano (with optional Orff instrument, small percussion, chime tree). Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGA1125).
Written for choirs of younger and older children, this joyful anthem encourages everyone to "walk in the light of the Lord" and to share God's love with others. A sparkling piano accompaniment compliments the anthem's dance-like melody while optional parts for Orff instruments and percussion add an additional layer of color and fun to the piece.

Ring in the holiday season with this festive collection of songs by Orff Specialists David Asplund and Mike Byrd designed for singers and ringers from Grades 1 through 6! A variety of original songs and new arrangements of old favorites combine in a superb blend for young voices and accompanying Orff instruments. Easy-to-follow teaching tips and learning procedures are included making these arrangements accessible for teacher and students alike! Available; Teacher Edition. For Grades 1-6.

Everybody likes to celebrate! And if we celebrate with others, it's a "Celebration!" Performed by Kool & The Gang, this song's popularity continues many years later. With the inspiring words and rhythmic, melodious music, this piece gives a celebration "fever!"

Another useful choral work from our Western Wind Choral Series. School choirs will want to include this in their holiday concerts for something different than the typical Chanukah repertoire. New product for the week of May 7, 2012.

Movie Duets for All (Percussion). Arranged by Michael Story and Michael Story. For Percussion. Duet or Duo; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation. Instrumental Ensembles for All. Movie. Book. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.33524).
ISBN 0739063138. Movie.
A versatile, fun series intended for like or mixed instruments to perform in any combination of instruments, regardless of skill level. All books are in score format with each line increasing in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4. Perfect for concerts with family and friends, recitals, auditions, and festivals. Available for brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Titles: Double Trouble * In Dreams * Singin' in the Rain * The Entertainer * Twistin' the Night Away * We're Off to See the Wizard * Be Our Guest * Fame * Wonka's Welcome Song * Wizard Wheezes * Can You Read My Mind? * Star Wars * Everything I Do * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing * Living in America * Gonna Fly Now * Superman Theme.

This fun, gospel-style piece is arranged for women's choir with solo and keyboard, but can also be used with other vocal configurations by assigning the solo and SSA parts to various voices. It begins slow and soulfully, the middle section is fast and driving, and the conclusion returns to the opening theme. New product for the week of May 7, 2012.

Here is the Lost Heritage of the Irish-American Banjo! The Irish-style Tenor banjo has become immensely popular of late, yet the roots of Irish influence on American banjo music extends right back to the 1840s, when the legendary Joel Sweeney picked up a gourd banjo from Black American banjo players, and proceeded to perform 'jigs, reels and breakdowns'. Other Irish-Americans played a leading role in the development and popularity of the banjo in America, and Rob MacKillop has collected 27 of their finest pieces in this collection, the first of its kind. TAB for 5-string banjo as well as Tenor Banjo. The Tenor Banjo arrangements are in two tunings: GDAE and CGDA. Can be played with either a flat pick or fingerstyle. The CD recording contains brilliant performances of all 27 pieces by Rob MacKillop, a leading performer of historical banjo music. Rob performs fingerstyle, with the flesh of his fingertips on gut strings, on a period-appropriate banjo, in the old American tuning. This CD is a treasure in itself. Tunes included: St Patrick's Day; Rocky Road To Dublin; Savourneen Deelish; McCormick Party Reel, Sheridan's Hornpipe, Connaught Man's Rambles, and many others.

Long a singing talent on the recordings of David Haas, Marty Haugen, and others, Lori True now emerges as a bright new composer with a voice of her own in A Place at the Table. This impressive debut by a major new liturgical voice is a well-rounded collection of music you'll use again and again.The title song, with an evocative text by Shirley Erena Murray, was introduced to an enthusiastic crowd at the 2001 National NPM Convention. Texts by established hymn writers Ruth Duck, Brian Wren, and Sylvia Dunstan, as well as original texts by the composer, are also paired with Lori's truly singable melodies. Plus, this is simply a great-sounding recording. CONTENTS:1. Come To The Waters 2. Lord, Grant Us Peace 3. Turn To The Lord God 4. Christ Is Alive 5. May The Road Rise To Meet You 6. You Have Been Our Dwelling Place 7. Child Of Christmas Story 8. You Are Our Center 9. God Of The Ages 10. Gather In Your Name 11. Today And Tomorrow 12. A Place At The Table 13. Go Now In Peace. Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned. But it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title. Here is a listing of title related products.

The regal selection is based on the William Byrd song, The Earle of Oxford's Marche. Dating from the late 1500s, this stately work is the perfect opportunity to incorporate interdisciplinary studies about Renaissance court life to your classroom. Use the supplementary teaching materials on the Renaissance provided on page 28 of the score. COURT FESTIVAL also has two snare drum parts, one correlated with Book 1, page 24 of the STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE COMPREHENSIVE BAND METHOD, the other more advanced.

Nothing has the power to save but the name of the Lord - a strong and mighty tower, a shelter like no other. Dave Williamson's arrangement is worshipful and a perfect setting for this Paul Baloche and Glenn Packiam song.

This songbook contains all of the classic songs from Cole Porter's greatest success, the hilarious and tuneful Broadway production Kiss Me, Kate. A total of 19 songs are featured in the book, which includes two that were never used. The book also includes an essay about the history of the show, illustrations and memorabilia from its various productions, and a personal remembrance from Patricia Morison, who played Kate in the original Broadway run. Titles: Another Op'nin', Another Show * Why Can't You Behave? * Wunderbar * So in Love * We Open in Venice * Tom, Dick or Harry * I've Come to Wive It Wealthily in Padua * I Hate Men * Were Thine That Special Face * I Sing of Love * Too Darn Hot * Where Is the Life That Late I Led? * Always True to You in My Fashion * Bianca * Brush Up Your Shakespeare * From This Moment On * I Am Ashamed That Women Are So Simple * We Shall Never Be Younger * What Does Your Servant Dream Bout.

Trios for All. (Bass Clef). By Albert L. Stoutamire. For Bass Clef. Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Trio. Book. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.PROBK01397).
ISBN 0769221068.
A variety of combinations of instruments can play trios with these books. With the exception of the basses, any three like-instruments such as three flutes, three clarinets, three cornets, three trombones, three bassoons, and so on can play together in three-part harmony. Numerous mixed-instruments such as violin, trumpet, and tuba also may perform all of the trios in these books. Basses must play the bottom line only, but the music is arranged so that they have the melody from time to time. Any number of instrumentalists may play together in three-part harmony. Thus, directors can rehearse the music with large ensembles an assign trios of players or groups of players to practice and perform together.

Activate! Oct/Nov 09. (Music, Movement and More! The Music Magazine for Grades K-6). By Jeanette Morgan. For unison choir, Orff Instruments, recorder, hand drum. General, Halloween, Thanksgiving. Games and CD. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.AC1009).
Activate! is an all-you-need resource for the K-6 classroom teacher. Each jam-packed compilation includes: songs to help students discover their voices; opportunities to utilize classroom instruments, from the traditional to the creative; folk dances and other movement activities; and pencil-to-paper games and activities addressing a variety of music concepts. Lesson plans are provided and a CD with numerous complementary recordings is included in each book. You want more? Okay. The National Standards for Music Education are referenced and all student pages are reproducible!